MYSTERY SUBURBAN THEATER 3000 "The only suburban household in the world to MST your fanfiction!" http://suburbanmark.tripod.com EPISODE 101 "Is this true?" (Part 1) Original Cardcaptors story by: Lain_Mizuki MSTed by: "Suburban Mark" mst_mark@yahoo.com LEGAL STUFF: "Is this true?" is copyrighted to Lain_Mizuki. It is being MSTed with her permission, which of course I thank her very much for, and hope she enjoys this MSTing, even if it is her story. She's a nice person. "Card Captor Sakura" is copyrighted by and registered to CLAMP and its distributors. "Cardcaptors" is copyrighted and registered to Nelvana and its distributors. "Mystery Science Theater" and "Mystery Science Theater 3000" are copyrighted by and registered to Best Brains, Inc, and its distributors. "Golden Girls" and affliated characters are copyright are copyrighted by and registered to Buenva Vista Productions and Touchstone Pictures. "Mystery Suburban Theater" and affliated characters are copyrighted to Mark Johnson, although they aren't worth stealing anyway. SUBURBAN HOUSE OF EVIL The evil Dr. Kivlington smiled in satisfaction. He sat in a cheap leather chair at his desk, which was cluttered with various useless papers. They were there to make him look important, like he was busy all the time. Behind him were several documents of scientific merit, all impressive, all forged. Because, truth be told, Dr. Kivlington was not a doctor, and had done nothing to earn the title except decide he deserved it. He was smiling because the man sitting before him, his assistant, had announced that Project Confuteen was ready to begin. The assistant, a fresh-faced young man who had joined Dr. Kivlington soon after he graduated from college, was named Gregory. This wasn't his real name, it was just the name Dr. Kivlington wanted him to be named. Gregory was used to dealing with this type of thing and accepted it easily. "There is still one part that needs to be worked out," Gregory said, snapping Dr. Kivlington out of his thoughts. "Yes, Gregory? What could that be?" "The...erm, test subjects, Doctor." "Test subjects?" Dr. Kivlington frowned. Then, realization dawned on him. "Oh, yes, of course. Some kids." It was Gregory's turn to frown. Since he had become the assistant to the Doctor, he had found out that Kivlington was rather odd. One of the things that made him odd was the fact he seemed to have no concept of laws. Gregory, however, had vowed to work with the Doctor because, quite frankly, the pay was good, especially for a Icelandic History major. The major, Gregory had found, was sorely lacking in well-paying jobs. "Doctor, I will tell you one more time, it is considered against the law to kidnap eighteen-year-old kids and submit them to experimentation." "You've checked that, have you?" "Trust me, there is no loophole to allow it. It is quite illegal." "It's not like I'm going to hurt them." "That does not matter." Dr. Kivlington sighed resignedly. "Well, I guess that I'll be breaking the law, then. I had hoped it wouldn't come to that, but it'd be so hard for me to get volunteers." "Are you sure?" "Yes, I've tried, and it just hasn't worked." "I'm sorry, but one two-inch square ad stapled to a tree in your backyard does not count as trying." Gregory was getting a little irritated. Dr. Kivlington's features turned dark. "You know the ones I want. Get them for me. If everything else is ready, I want to begin as soon as possible!" "Yes, Doctor," mumbled Gregory. *** * "The things I do for that crazy old man," Gregory said. Still, it was impossible for him to to deny a certain enthusiasm for the experiments as well. He just wished it didn't have to come through these means. He dropped four invitations into the mailbox, and returned to the Doctor's 'lab', a nice-looking three-story house built in an exclusive suburban neighborhood. *** * LEILE'S HOUSE Leile Turini grew very excited as she put on her favorite outfit: jeans and a t-shirt. A party, and she was invited! The former happened often, the latter, not so much. "Should I wear the blue top or the green?" called a voice from the bathroom. Paige Lormin, her best friend, was also invited, something Leile was even more excited about. Paige came out from the bathroom, holding up both shirts. "Well?" she asked. "I don't know, whatever you like," Leile said, noncommittal. "Come on, this is important!" "All right. Blue." Paige considered. "You're right!" She rushed back into the bathroom to change. The only thing that concerned Leile was the location. It was a house in a neighborhood known not to be friendly to teenagers throwing parties. Still, a party was a party. When Paige was ready, the two girls left, ready to party all night long. *** * DIO'S HOUSE "Should I wear the blue shirt, or the green?" Trey Junon said, grinning and holding up two shirts. "I mean, I just can't decide." "Stop acting like such a woman," said Dio Marion said, giving Trey a Manly Punch to the Arm. "Now hurry up, or we'll be late." "Yeah, yeah." Unlike Leile and Paige, Dio and Trey were invited to most of the parties in the region. However, this one was able to get even them excited. The invitation promised a 20-person hot tub, and, knowing that girls were going to be there as well, Dio and Trey let their imagination do the rest. "Come on," Dio demanded. "We want to be the first in the hot tub, right?" "Of course," said Trey, as if there could be no other option. "I'm ready." The two boys left Trey's house, ready for a long stay in the hot tub. *** * SUBURBAN HOUSE OF EVIL The sign said, "Party's In Here!" with balloons and clowns decorating it. "I hope this isn't lame," Paige said upon seeing the sign. Leile nodded agreement. The house was built like every other house in the neighborhood. Three stories, a small yard, a little tree in the back. Leile couldn't hear any music, and didn't see any other cars that would signify other party-goers. The whole scene seemed odd. "Are you sure this is the house?" Paige asked. "According to the invitation, it is," Leile confirmed. "I'll agree, though, it doesn't seem right." "Well, let's go in and see. We can always leave if it sucks." Leile found Paige's plan to be a good one, and they walked into the house. Signs pointed down to a basement, and they followed them, going through a door. Suddenly, they found themselves in a pitch-black room. The door shut behind them. Leile checked it, and found it locked. "I don't like this," Paige said nervously. "I have a few questions for you ladies," a voice said, over an intercom, frightening the two girls due to sheer surprise. "Who are you?" Leile asked, after her shock subsided enough. "The great Dr. Kivlington," the voice replied. "Oh." Then, after a pause, she said, "Who?" "Never mind," said Dr. K. "Anyway, do you read regularly?" "What?" said Paige. "Just answer." "Well, often enough, I guess." "Ah, I see. Well, I'm not sure what that means." "Don't look at me," Paige replied, confused. "Well, forget the questions. You are Paige and Leile?" "Yes," they said in unison. "Great, excellent, stupendous," Dr. K said blandly. "You may enter." The intercom died as a door opened. Entering, the two girls found a large living-room type area. It looked normal, except for the big computer screen on one of the walls. It turned on, seemingly all by itself, and Leile and Paige were presented with the image of Dr. Kivlington. "What is going on?" Leile asked, trying to remain calm despite a growing sense of dread. Whatever was happening, this certainly was going to rank as one of the WORST parties ever. She'd never found parties featuring creepy old men to be fun. "You shall be my test subjects for my experiments," Dr. K said, happy to oblige their questions. "What if we don't want to?" Dr. K grimaced. "Gregory says that is illegal to keep you against your will, but to be honest, I don't quite trust him." "Oh, I assure you, he's correct," said Paige. "Anyway, my experiment is aptly named Project Confuteen. What I plan to do is confuse teenagers, hence the clever name, and make them so confused and stupified that they don't have the will to go out and commit minor acts of vandalism." Leile and Paige said nothing. There was nothing to say. Finally, Leile found her voice. "And, umm, how do you plan to confuse us out of committing minor acts of vandalism?" "By subjecting you to evil plots that will render you utterly confused." "Yes, yes, I understand the confusion part. But how?" "Oh, yes. I shall impress upon you the most frightening works of prose I can find, be they bad, irritating, confusing, et cetera...It is quite devious." Dr. Kivlington tried to look evil and devious, but only managed to look like someone with inflamed hemmorhoids. "You mean like fanfiction?" asked Paige, not quite showing the fear Dr. K had expected. "That's part of it, yes. Truthfully, it may be all of it. I hope I can find some fanfiction. Anyway, I'm going to see how my plan works by using you." The figure of Dr. K gestured behind them. "Go check out your quarters, meet your fellow subjects, and be prepared for an experiment soon." The video disappeared. "This is what we get for thinking we were invited to a party," said Paige sullenly. "We should have known." "We should have known that the party would actually be a crazed old man trying to subdue rowdy teenagers with fanfiction?" Leile asked. "Well, no, but we should have known it would suck." The two found they would have to share a room. This didn't really bother them, except of course that it was in the basement of their kidnapper. Other than that, though, Leile had to admit it wasn't bad. They met their fellow 'subjects' and were surprised by their identities. "Dio? Trey?" said Leile, happy to see more familiar faces, even if they did belong to some of the less than desirable boys in the school district. "What are you two doing here?" Dio asked. "Voting," replied Paige acidly. "Okay, bad question," Dio said quickly. "Well, at least there's girls at this party," Trey said. *** * BASEMENT OF CAPTIVITY It was three hours before Dr. Kivlington called them to their living-room. They had spent the time catching up on old times, because even though they knew each other, each pair had never really liked spending time with the other. "I have the first experiment ready," Dr. K announced happily. "Gregory, would you be so kind as to explain to our friends what this piece of fanfiction will entail?" "Yes, Doctor," the young man said. "You'll be in trouble when our parents realize we're gone!" said Leile angrily, like a child. "I'll worry about that when the time comes," Dr. K said. "Now, Gregory?" "The fic is based on 'Cardcaptors', the evil twin of 'Card Captor Sakura'. While CCS presents an engaging story of a young girl growing up while trying to right a wrong she inadvertly committed, 'Cardcaptors', the Americanized version, hacks that up and turns it into a very boring children's show that somehow makes 'Pokemon' look as deep as 'Moby Dick'." "That may be going too far," said Leile. "Okay, okay. Anyways, this is 'Is this true?' by Lain_Mizuki." Gregory fed the work into a slot near his screen. The fic went in, and a large sign flashed in front of the four teenagers. FANFIC, it cried. Alarms buzzed to add to the general insanity. "Umm, we have fanfic sign," pointed out Paige. "Go to the theater to see it!" demanded Dr. K. "Or the alarms will continue to buzz!" "Okay, okay!" said Dio. "You know what they say about times of peril," said Paige. "Humor can help you get through it." "Who says that?" Trey asked suspiciously. "Well, I do," came the response. The group of four headed out to the theater to begin their experiment. ______________________________________________________________ [Doors Sequence 6-5-4-3-2-1] Leile: Okay, let's do this thing. Paige: Never say that again. Ever. >Title: Is this true? Dio: No, its false. >Author: Sakura >Hello, this is my first time writing a Cardcaptors fan fic. Paige: It's by Sakura? Is this an autobiography? >You might have read some of my work in digimon. >Yes, all you cardcaptors fans probably think digimon is really lame. Trey: Yeah. Paige: 'Cardcaptors' is pretty lame, too. >Well, whatever, check it out any ways. > >Okay, I got the sudden brief of excitement from the fic that Pokemaniak >wrote. Dio: Does anyone else think the Briefs of Excitement would be a great item in a video game? Paige: Not really. Leile: No. Dio: Come on! Your character is feeling down, but, lo and behold, all of a sudden, he finds the mythical Briefs of Excitement, and now he feels refreshed and spunky! Leile: Stop talking, please. >It was so sad and cute. Trey: Like an abandoned puppy. >Well, I hope all of you out there will like it. >Disclaimer: I don't own cardcaptors. Thanks. Paige: Yeah, I thank God I don't own 'Cardcaptors', too. 'Card Captor Sakura' is a different story. Leile: Nelvana probably doesn't even want to admit to owning 'Cardcaptors'. >_____________________________________________________________ Dio: I've always wanted to see boundary lines used in fanfics like in maps. >It was a bright sunny day. Trey: That never stops evil from lurking. >Sakura and Madison were walking to school silently. Leile: So, they've finally run out of things to say. Paige: Plus, it means Sakura doesn't have to listen to Madison's valley girl accent. Dio: So silence really can be golden. >Sakura haven't caught a card in days. Trey: I didn't know Sakura was plural. Dio: There are several Sakura, making card capturing easier. >It was because, Li wasn't here. Leile: Because in the world of 'Cardcaptors', Sakura is unable to capture cards by herself. Paige: She needs a male presence to be able to do so. >Yes, Li wasn't around to pester Sakura around and call her pathetic after. Trey: That's a good thing, right? Paige: If I were her, this is the time I'd go out and try to capture all the cards. >Li was visiting her family back in Hong Kong. Dio: Li, is there something you need to tell us? Leile: A little surgery goes a long way. >Even though they still have school. Trey: Lucky for Li he had paid vacation time saved up. >"You're awfully quiet today. Sakura." Madison said with a smile. Leile: Which was as vacant as an abandoned mine. >"Me, I am always quiet. Haven't you noticed that?" Sakura said. Dio: Sakura is the strong, silent type. Paige: Are you kidding? I usually can't get you to shut up! >"I know you are thinking about something. Leile: Because, unlike me, you have a brain capable of walking and thinking at the same time. I envy you. Trey: Madison's an airhead, but she's not THAT stupid... Leile: Oh, really...? >Something to do with Li. Right?" Madison giggled. Paige: I crack me up. >"No. No way. " Sakura was blushing. Dio: I knew I shouldn't have pinched my cheeks so much. >"Yes, I knew it. Trey: Are you calling me a liar? >I have been thinking about why you're so quiet these days. Paige: Believe me, this thinking thing is harder than it looks. >It's because of Li, you like him don't you." Madison suggested. Dio: It's merely a suggestion. Leile: She's free to take it or leave it. >"Okay, you caught me. Trey: Damn! I can't even fool Madison! >I like him. But , that's it okay. Paige: I don't love him, only like him. Actually, it's more that I tolerate his existence. >Oh, look there is the school. Let's get going." Sakura said as she ran >towards the school. Dio: Gee, that wasn't abrupt, was it, Sakura? Trey: I think she's hiding something. Leile: Really? Do you? How observant! Trey: Your sarcasm is unwelcome. >Madison giggled quietly and ran after Sakura. All the students in the >class have already arrived. Including Mellin. Dio: Who? Trey: Mellin, of course. Paige: Sounds like a venereal disease. Leile: I'm sorry, but you have Mellin. >She is Sakura's biggest enemy. Paige: As big enemies go, Meilin is rather tame. Dio: The worst thing she could do is proclaim that Li is better than Sakura. Leile: The lost 'Cardcaptors' episode: Sakura vs. the venereal disease. >At least Sakura don't think so. Trey: The fool! Dio: Meilin has tricked Sakura. She cannot see the evil that lurks in Meilin's heart! >Mellin have no one to sit with at lunchtime because, Li isn't here. Paige: And, pathetically, she has no other friends. Leile: She is a sad mortal enemy, indeed. >"Good morning. Meillin." Sakura said with a broad smile. >"Hi ya, Sakura, Madison." Meillin replied with a grin. Dio: Yep, this is definitely the way an enemy would act. Trey: Fear as she replies to Sakura with a warm 'hello'! >Sakura and Madison thought it was really weird that Meillin was saying hi >to them. Leile: Usually she just says, 'buzz off, losers.' >"Why are you so happy today, Meillin?" Madison asked. Dio: Prozac is a wonder drug! >"Because of Li. He's coming back today. Isn't that great." Meillin said >with a smile. Leile: I don't know, you'd really have to ask. >"Yeah, for sure." Madison said. Paige: Like, totally for sure. >"uh, huh." Sakura said coldly. Dio: Hey, who's the enemy here? Meilin is being very civil, and Sakura is acting all mean. Leile: She's been around Madison too much. It makes you hateful. >But, deep inside she's over flowing with joy that Li is coming back. Paige: I think I saw some joy escape from her pores. >"Okay, class. Settle down. Dio: Simmer down now! I said simmer down now! >Li have come backed from her trip from Hong Kong." The teacher said. Trey: I hope he's not the English teacher. Dio:
  • For the last time, that joke where you refer to me as a girl is not amusing. >Li walked in carrying a bag. Paige: The mystery bag of secrets. Trey: Maybe it's his bag of feminine products. >He still look no happier as her had left. Leile: Well, what do you expect? He has to hang out with Meilin again. >"Good morning. Li. how was your trip to Hong Kong." The teacher asked. Dio: It's the new thing in schools these days. Teachers making small talk. Paige: So, who cuts your hair? I need a trim, but I hate my hairdresser. >"It was really great." He didn't sound any happy at all. Trey: Well, I'm convinced. Leile: Li is such a downer. >"Well, please go to your seat, class, please flip to page 89 on your math >book." The teacher said. Paige: There's only one seat for the whole class? Leile: Budget cuts have been hell. Dio: I told them not to blow the budget on that nuclear weapon for chemistry class, but did they listen? >As Li had walked past Sakura, Sakura flashed him a smile. But, he didn't >smile back. Leile: Harsh! >But, inside his heart, he had liked Sakura the first time he saw her. Dio: Now, however, he hated her guts. >She will never go for a guy like me. He thought. Paige: She probably wants someone who doesn't make people get confused about his gender. Dio: Or someone who doesn't scowl at her all the time. >Inside his bag was a present for Sakura, Madison, Meilln and Zachary. Trey: Just one? Dio: They'll have to share. >He couldn't get everyone a present. Leile: There are over six billion people in the world! Of course he couldn't get them all something. >Oh, he did get the teacher a present. Paige: Oh. Trey: Suck up. Dio: Well, the teacher was nice enough to ask him about his vacation. >"Okay, students. It's time for recess. Leile: Jury resumes in two hours. >All of you have worked very hard today. Class dismissed." The teacher >announced. Paige: Go home and see your families for a change. >"Hey, Li. Wait up." Meillin ran after Li. Trey:
  • Umm, I don't think so. Leile: That's what he'll do if he knows what's good for him. >"I am really glad that Li is back now." Sakura suddenly said. >"Oh, really?" Madison tried to hide her giggle. Paige: She's just a giggle a minute, that Madison. >"Hey, what's so funny? Madison. Dio: Seriously, what is so funny? Leile: We all want to know what has Madison stifling a laugh. >Aren't you glad that he's back." Sakura replied with a stern look on her >face. Paige: Like, I actually am not, you know, because he sucks, for sure. >Just as Sakura and Madison was about to walk out to the playground. Li >blocked them and handed them a present without saying anything. Trey: Well, that was strange. Dio: Only Li can seem cold even while he gives you a gift. >"Here." Li said coldly. Paige: I thought he didn't say anything? >"Uh, what's this?" Madison asked. >"It's a present. Okay." Li said. Leile: Well, DUH. I meant what's INSIDE of this. Trey:
  • Open it and find out, numbnuts. >Before Sakura and Madison could say thank you. Li had left. Dio: His business completed, Li hurried off to force gifts upon others in a gruff manner. >Sakura and Madison ripped their presents open and saw what's inside. Trey: Panties? Not funny, Li! Paige: A year-long subscription to 'Elle' magazine? Oh, but I already have two. >It was a dragon. Dio: Which immediately toasted the two of them upon release. The end. Trey: No wonder Li left. He didn't want to be around when it was opened. >A traditional Chinese dragon dress. Dio: Oh, okay. Leile: Whew, I was worried there for a second. >Sakura had received a pink one. And Madison had received a red one. >"Wow, this is really great, don't you think so, Madison?" Sakura asked >holding the dress. Paige: No. Leile: How'd he get the right size? Take measurements while they slept? Paige: That'd be creepy. >"Yeah, this'll look great." Madison said. Paige: ...While I use it to clean up after my pet. >"Yeah, I would love to own this. But, I can't accept this present." Sakura >said Li. >"Why not?" Li asked Dio: Holy...Where'd he come from? I thought he left. Trey: I guess not. Leile:
  • Zachary accepted his dress fine. What's your problem? >"Because, well. I didn't get you anything and you were helping me with >card capturing. Paige: Oh, just take the gift, for Pete's sake. >So, I don't think I should accept this." Sakura said. Leile: I never accept gifts from people who help me capture cards. >"If Sakura isn't taking this. I am not either." Madison suddenly said. Dio: Oh, what's her excuse? Paige: She's just glad to get it off her hands. >Li just stood there holding two dresses. >"What am I suppose to do with these then?" Li asked. Trey: Wear them. Dio: People already refer to him with female pronouns, he might as well look the part. >"I can help you get rid of them." A voice suddenly piped out. >"Mellin?" Li asked. Leile:
  • Damn, I thought I ditched her when I pretended to leave. >"Yup, just give me the dress. Then I would have three." Mellin smiled at >Li. Paige: Well he could give them to you. Leile: He could also donate them to charity. Dio: Anything but that! >"I guess, that would be okay." Li said looking at Madison and Sakura," Are >you guys sure you don't want this. Trey:
  • I really don't want Meilin to have them. >Because, it's really okay. You don't really have to get me anything." Dio: He's lying. He'll be expecting a gift or equal or greater value within five business days. >"If you feel that way. I'll take them." Sakura took the dress. >"Yeah, me too." Madison smiled. Paige: I see. That was just a ploy to make Meilin think she was getting three dresses and then take two of them back from her. Leile: Ingenious. >For the rest of the day. Mellin was all mad because, she didn't get the >dress. But, she already has one. Dio: Greedy. >I have to get Li something. He was really sweet getting me this. I have to >get something that means something. Sakura thought. Trey: So, I guess the coffee mug that says "World's Best Cardcaptor Rival" is out? >Uh, ha. I could get one of those rocks that sharp your sword or something. Paige: Now that is a unique gift. Leile: I would never have thought of that one. >Right after school. Paige: Should be easy enough. Dio: Since they sell them in bulk at the corner market. >Sakura and Madison walked home together. Madison was thinking of what to >get for Li. Leile: Like, what would he want? A jewelry box? >But, Sakura already knew. She decided to tell Madison. Paige: She knew what Madison should get Li? Trey: Saves Madison the trouble. >"Hey, Madison, I already thought of something for Li." Sakura said. >"I am still working on that." Madison said rubbing her head. Dio: Stop bragging. >"I am going to get him a rock." Sakura smiled. Leile: Well, when you put it like that, it sounds rather cheap. >"A rock?" Paige: I'm sure he has plenty in front of his house... >"Yeah, you know, one of those rocks that you sharp swords and knives and >stuff." Dio: Oh, one of those rocks. >"That's a good idea. But, I don't know what to get him yet?" Leile: Don't ask me. Do you? Paige: Madison is such a ditz she doesn't even know if she's thought of anything yet. >"Hey, how about a pouch for the cards that he capture or something." >Sakura suggested. Trey: Oh, yeah, a fanny pack would be trendy. >"Nah, he would think it's too girly." Dio: Lord knows he's been emasculated enough already in this fic. Trey: Amen. >"Good point. Well, anyway. We've got that huge math test tomorrow, wanna >come over and study and then you could have dinner at my house, today is >fried chicken with dad's special soup." Sakura asked. Leile: What makes it special? Dio: Must be the secret ingredient. Trey: Marijuana? Leile: No... >"Okay, I love your dad's special soup." Madison lightened up. Dio: I always feel so happy afterwards... >"Kero, are you here?" Sakura yelled. Paige: Yeah, yeah, I'm here. No need to shout. >Kero was there alright, he was napping in one of Sakura's backpacks. Trey: One of them? Does she have a big collection of them? Dio: And how many have been made into Kero's personal sleeping quarters? >When he heard his yell. He flew over. Leile: Narration courtesy Stevie from 'Malcolm in the Middle'. Dio: Hey Malcolm. Just wanted say hello to your family. Hope they are well. >"Hey, ya. Sakura, just taking a little shut eye." Kero said giving a big >yawn. Paige: The yawn is to prove he is tired and wishes to sleep. >"I am so sure." Sakura replied. Leile: She's been around Madison too long. Trey: What, she doesn't believe him? Thinks he checking out naughty pictures on the Internet while she's at school? Dio: Kero! What are you...wow. I didn't know you could do that. Leile: Enough! >Sakura and Madison got down stairs and got out their books and study >material. Since, no one's home. Kero came down stairs with them. >"So, anything interesting happened in school today?" Kero asked. Trey: Because nothing interesting has happened since you got home. Paige: Well, we learned about how American companies can absolutely slaughter a Japanese animation series. >"Yeah, Li came back from Hong Kong." Madison replied. Dio: I don't care. I hate him. >Madison could see Sakura blushing. But, she's not gonna say anything. Paige: She's not? >"Where should we start?" Madison asked. Leile: Well, calculus always gets me...oh, sorry, we'll do something more at your level. >"How about, fractions. Dio: Heh. Paige: That was a nice set-up. >I am really bad at that." Sakura suggested. Trey: She's just trying to make Madison feel better. >"Okay, Fractions is fine with me." Paige: I'm not against the idea of fractions in any way. > >After half an hour of studying. Dio: ...Madison was still trying to figure out what the concept of a fraction was. >"Madison, I am just not meant for studying. " Sakura said and let out a >big yawn. Trey: I guess. Paige: It's only been a half hour. >"Everyone's is cut out for studying, it depends if you work hard or not." >Madison said with a broad smile. Dio: This must be Madison attempting to be wise. Leile: She had to have gleaned that from some crappy after-school special. Trey: Either that or she read it in a bad magazine. >"Well, any way. I am way tired. Want a snack. I can study after a good >hardy snack?" Sakura asked. Paige: Although she didn't make the right sentence into a question. Trey: I don't know, can you study after a good hardy snack? Leile: And 'hardy' is something I would not want to be used in describing my snack. Astronaut and military food is 'hardy'. >"Okay." Dio: She knows no other response. >"I want a chocolate bar. Sakura remember that, not the nutty kind. The >soft kind. You hear me Sakura?" Kero screamed. Leile: Someone get him a sedative. Paige: Okay, okay, I won't get you any nuts. Dio: Kero's the nut! >But, Sakura didn't' reply. She just got the snack and went back to the >table. Paige: She doesn't even want to pretend to be listening to Kero's ranting. >"You know, Kero, you didn't have to scream. Leile: I didn't? Well, now you tell me. >I know that you wanted a chocolate bar. I already got you one. But, do you >want what we are having instead?" Sakura asked. Trey: It's part of the diet Madison found in one of her magazines. The Melba toast diet. Guaranteed to have you supermodel thin in ten easy but hungry months. >"What are you having?" Kero asked. >"Chocolate chips, Vinilla cheese cake." Sakura smiled. Dio: Would you like some cookies with your chocolate chips? Paige: Sakura and Madison will be rather large by the time they reach high school with diets like that. >"I want what you are having." Kero licked his lips. Trey: How easily he is led astray. Leile: I want vanilla cheesecake! >"I thought so." Madison laughed. Leile: I kill me. Paige: Interesting thought... >After they had their snacks. They got back to work again. After a while of >hard work. There was a knock on the door. Dio: Hopefully it isn't Hannibal Lecter. >"Hello, Li. What are you doing here?" Sakura asked. Leile: It's worse than Lecter. Trey:
  • Meilin demanded I get those dresses back, using force if necessary. >"Uh, sorry to bother you and every thing. But, can I study with you guys?" >Li asked. Paige: No. Dio: He's just trying to score some time with the chicks. Good man. >"What about Mellin?" Sakura asked. Paige: What about it? Trey:
  • Hey, I'm not infected with it. >"Oh, her, well, she got mad at me about the dresses. She said she wanted >them all. Leile: Someone needs to go back to kindergarten and learn the meaning of sharing. >And I told her that she shouldn't be so greedy. Paige: Someone had to. Dio: Li is a braver man than I am. >And then she got mad. Things sure can happen fast." Paige: Especially around Meilin. Leile: We got the Wisdom of Madison, now we got the Wisdom of Li. >Li smiled for the first time Sakura have seen. Dio: None of the Sakuras have ever seen him smile? >"Sure, come in. Madison is here too." Paige:
  • Crap. Dio:
  • I was hoping it'd be just you and me, baby. Trey: Li isn't a sleazebag, Dio... >Li walked in and glanced around. He thought this was a very neat house. Leile: I'm glad to know Li's opinion of the Avalon housekeeping abilities. >He took off his shoes and stepped in. Dio: What's that smell? >"Hey, Kero." Li said. >"Huh, aren't you gonna call me a stuffed animal?" Kero complained. Trey:
  • No, that is so yesterday. Leile:
  • Actually, I'm going to call you 'pet chew toy' from now on. Paige: Why did Kero complain? Does he like being insulted? >"Nah, not today any way." Li replied. Dio: A temporary truce has been called. >This is so weird. Why is Li suddenly acting all nice with every one. Leile: They're all so used to him being an unmitigated jerk that they can't fathom him being polite. >But, how come Meillin got mad at him. Sakura thought. Dio: You know why. She wanted all the dresses for herself, remember? Leile: Short answer is that Meilin's insane. >"Yum, Cheese cake. My favorite." Li said. Paige:
  • Cheese cake! I hope it's Swiss. >Li polished off 3 slices before Sakura could even speak. Trey: Well, Li is certainly a courteous guest. Leile: Sakura expects this sort of thing out of Kero, but Li? >"Hey, Li. We were just working on fractions. Do you want to do that too?" >Madison asked. Paige: Or do you want to continue to pig out on Sakura's cake? >"Okay, why not. I never was good at these kind of things." Dio: Oh, well, I'm sure he'll be a big help for them. >After another boring 20 minutes of studying. Tori came home and was not >happy to see that Li is here. Leile: As I imagine he wouldn't be. Dio: The real test will be to see if Li can be civil to Tori. Kero is one thing, but Sakura's brother is another. >"Uh, Sakura, why is that boy here?" Tori asked. Paige: Father adopted him. Didn't he tell you? >"We are just studying fractions. Trey: There's no way I believe you were studying fractions instead of making out. >Oh, by the way. Is dad home soon. I am starving." Paige: Nice of Sakura to invite Madison over when it is someone else making the food. Trey: Hey, don't change the subject! >"I am not really sure. Any way. Is the guy going to stay for dinner?" Leile: Tori has a pathological fear of calling Li by name. >"I don't know. I'll ask." Dio:
  • No, no, please, continue to talk about me as if I am not there. >"Hey, Li, wanna stay for dinner?" Sakura asked. Tori tried to shut her up. Trey: ...in the attic. Leile: I will NOT have that guy at the same table as me for dinner. >"Uh, I guess so. I was suppose to go to Meillin 's house for dinner. But, >I don't think I'll be welcomed." Li said looking down. Paige: You sure should feel welcomed at Sakura's, thanks to Tori. Dio: Meilin really needs to get over those damn dresses. Leile: They weren't even meant for her. Geez. >"Don't worry. She'll forgive you." Madison tried to comfort him. Paige: Unless she's psychopathic. Oh, dear... >"Hey, Sakura, why is that stuffed animal here?" Tori asked. Leile: Finally, Kero gets his wish to be called a stuffed animal. >"Uh, Uh. We had to do a sketch of something. So, we choose Ke-I mean the >stuffed animal." Sakura smiled weakly. Dio: I thought you said you were studying fractions. Leile: Right, sketching using fractions. It part of the 'art nouveau' movement. Or maybe that's 'nouveau art'. >"What ever. Well, I better start the salad." Tori said. >"okay, big bro." Sakura smiled. Paige: I don't really care. Leile: Go make the salad while I do nothing. >"Well, I am tired." Madison said. Dio: That whole listening to your conversation was exhausting. >"You tired, never. Madison. I thought you said studying was fun." Sakura >asked. Leile: When did I say that? I must be have been under the influence of drugs. >"Not, any more." Madison replied. Dio: She's come to her senses. >"Hey, wanna come to my room to play video games. It is one of the stuffed >animal's favorites." Sakura whispered. Paige: Now everyone BUT Li is calling him a stuffed animal. Leile: The irony is killing me. >"Why not. We don't have much to do any way." Li said. Dio: They HAVE been studying fractions for fifty minutes. Trey: I hope the test doesn't cover anything but fractions. >"Okay." >Madison, Sakura and Li cleaned up and headed for up stairs. Oh, they got >Kero too. Leile: Oh. Paige: Fine, I guess we'll take Kero up. >"It's so good to breathe again." Kero commented. Paige: Did he stop? Leile: That would have been a long time to quit breathing. >"I guess it is." Sakura agreed. Dio: I suppose breathing is better than getting asphyxiation. >Kero was really good at the game Sakura just got. Li was good too. Paige: Well, I understand Kero being good. But Li? Leile: As far as I know, he doesn't have time for video games. Trey: He's a natural. >They fought and fought until Sakura's dad came home and Kero won. Dio: Oh, Sakura's dad is home. That's my cue to finish Li off. >Sakura and Madison just sat there and watched looking shocked. She never >knew any one who can press the control buttons so hard. Leile: Yes, that is an extremely impressive talent. >"Sakura, and friends come down for dinner." Her dad called out. Paige: He made dinner rather quickly. Dio: Maybe all they're having is the salad. >"Kero, I'll bring you dessert." Sakura said. >"Thanks." Kero said. Trey: And he didn't even have to scream. >Li, Madison and Sakura headed down stairs for dinner. The whole dinner was >very peaceful. But, Tori doesn't being like on the same table as Li. After >the awkward dinner. Paige: So...the dinner was peaceful but awkward? Dio: Well, awkward for Li anyway. >Madison and Li had to go home. So, there left Sakura and Kero. Trey: And that's the end of the chapter. Leile: I like the cliffhanger ending. >_________________________________________________________________________ >________ Trey: Got enough lines of separation there? >So. What do you cardcaptors fan think. I didn't think it was that bad. >Well, if you liked it. please review. I really appreciate those things. >Thanks a million if you don't mind. >Constructive Criticism is welcome. Flames as well. Trey: Really? Sweet. Leile: No flames! Trey: Oh, yeah, of course. >Well, if I get enough reviews. I will keep writing. That means there will >be part 2. Heck, why not. This will be a romance thing between Li and >Sakura, so wait. Paige: You like to see something new, like Li and Sakura having a romantic thing. Leile: Better than having Sakura love, say, Yamazaki. Paige: True. >Thank you. Dio: I like polite authors. Paige: And the period is the author's best friend. >Title: Is that true? Chapter 2 Leile: She must have gotten the reviews she wanted. >Author: Sakura > >Disclamer: I don't own Cardcaptors. Trey: Neither do we, but you don't hear us bragging. >Author's notes: Okay, I am really glad that all you people like this. Dio: We're glad you're glad. > >_______________________________________________________ > >Right after dinner. Sakura went to her room and gave Kero the dessert that >she promised. Paige: Good thing, too. Otherwise there would have been hell for Sakura. >"So, Sakura. What did you bring me today?" Kero asked licking his lips. > >"Chocolate ice-cream with a cherry on top." Sakura replied. Trey: Ooh, a cherry. Very la-dee-da. >"Yum, that must be my favourite food in the whole world." Kero said. Dio: Chocolate ice cream with a cherry is not a 'food'. It's a dish. Paige: You're splitting hairs. >"Other than, chcolate cheese cake?" Sakura smiled. Leile: Oh, yeah, I forgot about that. >"Yeah, I like them equal now." Dio: Kero's a simple creature with simple desires. Sweet foods he likes, and he just can't rank them. >After, Kero ate his cake. He lyed down on Sakura's pillow to have a little >nap. Paige: Hey, get off! I always find you shedding on the pillow. >Sakura had complete all her assignments. And she couldn't even think about >the test tommorrow. Trey: Again, pray it's on fractions and nothing else. >She opened her drawer and took out the Clow Cards. She looked at them over >and over and over again. Dio: Gee, thinks she likes them? Trey: Precious, my precious... >She felt pride inside her. Paige: It was in her colon, trying to escape. Leile: There's a bad mental image. >Everytime she think of the Clow cards. She start thinking about Li. Li >would never like her. Dio: He gave me a dress from his trip to Hong Kong, and wanted to come over and study and eat dinner, so he obviously hates my guts. >He must like some one else like um, Meilin? Paige: Don't ask me. Leile: If you don't know, how should we? Dio: Yeah, he sure treats Meilin like someone he loves dearly. >she thought to her self. Sakura had to concentrate on something else other >than Li. Dio: So she thought of Yamazaki clad only in a Speedo. Leile: Wrong...wrong...wrong. >So, she went down stairs and watch T.V. with Tori. Paige: Great, he's watching 'The Christopher Lowell Show' again. Trey: Now, wait a minute. This is the dub. He isn't gay. Dio: However, the jury is still out on Christopher Lowell. Leile: Heelllooo! Let's work on some drapes, shall we? It'll be a lot of fun! Paige: Oh. Well, then, Tori's probably watching something manly like baseball. >Fast Forward to the next day. > >"Get up. Sakura." Kero screamed. Leile: Holy crap! Okay, I'm awake! Paige: And I'm deaf! >"Huh, Kero. How many times have I told you not to do that no more." Sakura >said. Dio: A simple request. Stop screaming to wake her up. Seems easy enough. >"Well, it was for your own good. Your clock is broken."Kero grinned. Trey: That grin is suspicious... Paige: Perhaps Kero broke it so he would have an excuse to scream. >"Well, I better get ready for school." Sakura said. Leile: I guess. Dio: Not like it is that important. >"Did you forget something?" Kero asked. Trey: Oh, shoot! My clothes! >"Oh, alright. I'll plug in your game." Sakura sighed. Paige: God forbid Sakura not do this extremely vital task. Dio: Kero is so lazy he can't even plug in his own video games? >After Sakura had plugged in Kero's game. She went down stairs to have >breakfast. > >"Good morning." Sakura called out cheerfully. Trey: Go to hell. >"Good morning, squirt." Tori said. Leile: Hey, don't wish good morning to the soda, wish it to me. >"Why do you always have to call me squirt?" Sakura asked. Dio: I'm crazy like that. >"I don't know. I just feel like it. I guess." Tori grinned evily. Paige: Tori needs work on his evil plan. Dio: Bwa hah hah! I shall cause evil in the world by endearingly calling my little sister 'squirt'! It's foolproof! >"What's for breakfast. Dad?" Sakura asked. Paige: I wasn't aware that Sakura was so cannibalistic. Trey: No, I decided against serving dad for breakfast today. Maybe tomorrow? >"How about, pancakes?" Sakura's dad replied. Leile: He'll suggest anything but himself. >"Sounds good." Sakura said. Dio: Fine, I'll grant you a temporary reprieve. Pancakes it is. >After a big helping of pancakes. Sakura got ready for school. Paige: She must like school because it is the only place she doesn't have to wait on Kero hand and foot. Trey: She also had to plug in a new video game for Kero, because he was bored with the first one. >She buckled on her skates and knee pads and here she goes. Dio: Here she goes, there she comes. >Sakura studied really hard on that Math test. So, she want to be there >first. Paige: Because she was so excited for the test? >She didn't even wait for Tori. But, she did bump into Juilan on the way. Dio: Hey, watch where you're going, idiot! Oh...hi, Sakura. >"Hi, Juilian." Sakura called out. Leile: No need to call out. I'm right here. Trey: Isn't she even going to apologize? >"Hi ya. Sakura. Why the hurry?" Juilian asked. > >"We have a really big math test today." Sakura replied. Dio: And I'm really excited to take it! >"Oh. Well, good luck." Juilian smiled and biked off. Paige: Freak. >Sakura arrived at school quickly. She thought she would be the first one. >But, Rida and Chelsie already arrived. Trey: Curse them for beating me! Dio: And Sakura misses out on gaining the coveted title of "Loser Who Arrives at School First". >"Good morning, Rida, Chelsie." Sakura said with a smile. Paige: Go to hell. >"Good morning. Sakura." Rida and Chelsie replied. > >"Are you nervous about the big math test?" Rida asked. Leile: Absolutely not! I mean, I studied fractions for fifty whole minutes! That's almost an hour! >"Not really. I've studied really hard today, You?" Sakura replied. Paige: Did she get in a quick study session during breakfast? Dio: Well, I just woke up, so I haven't studied much today. But, I did study yesterday. >"Well, I've had some help from my mom. So, I can pretty make sure I do >well." Rida replied. Leile: My mom knows some people, she'll pull some strings, I'll get an 'A'. No biggie. >"I studied hard too. Very hard. My brains are starting to hurt." Chelsie >added. Dio: She must have been studying hard, to make all her brains hurt. Paige: Luckily, I have spare brains, unlike you mere mortals. >Just then, Madison and Li arrived. Leile: ...From their secret make-out session in the hall janitor's closet. >"So, are you ready for the big test?" Madison asked. Paige: Ready as you are. I mean, we did study together. >"Yup, I am all ready." Sakura replied with a grin. Dio: She has a much more upbeat attitude towards testing than most people. Trey: She better watch out. All this glee over the test is bound to make others ridicule her. Leile: Tests are the reason we come to school, people! >She felt a chill behind her back. She felt as if someone's staring at her. >But, when she turned around. nobody's there. Paige: Ghosts! Dio: Naoko's been telling stories again. >"Good morning, students." The teacher called out to them. Leile: From where, across the hall? Dio: Hey, teacher, you can come into the classroom if you like. >"Good morning." The students replied. Paige: Okay, a good morning was had by all. >"As you might have heard. Dio: ...I have no name but 'teacher'. >We will be having a very impotant math test today. Paige: Accidental humor...gotta love it. Dio: Give that math test a little Viagra and watch it perk right up! Leile: Now, math test, there's nothing to be ashamed of, even if the teacher is announcing your inabilities in bed to all with a working earlobe. Trey: The math test spent too much time by computers and other machines. Paige: Whew...that was fun. >This test will count for 50% of your grade." The teacher said serioesly. Leile: What is it, the SAT? Dio: Even my finals never counted for as much. >"I never knew this was this important." Sakura whispered to Madison. Paige: We really should have studied more than fractions. Honestly. >"Okay, you have 1 hour to complete the test. Leile: For a test worth 50% of the final grade, it seems rather short. >Number two pencils only and no talking. If you finish early, please read >or work quietly. Dio: And, Johnny, please refrain from torturing your classmates this time. >Now, take one and pass it on." The teacher said. > >After Sakura have received her test. Paige: Oh, good, the multiple Sakuras have shown up to take the test as a team. Leile: She'll do fine now. >She began scribbling her name. She was waiting for the signal to begin. Dio: Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines! >"You can (Glances at his watch) begin." The teacher finally said. Trey: Did the suspense kill you? Well, did it? >The students opened up the tests and didn't looked too scared. Dio: Damn, did I not instill enough fear into their moldable little brains? Paige: I hope the students aren't too overconfident. >Sakura was full of confidence, she start scribbling right away. Leile: Hey, scribbles don't count. You have to make legible answers, too. Dio: Okay, first page...fractions. Yes! >There was 60 questions. Some of them were sort of hard. But, Sakura made >though them. Trey: She made it through them, yes. Dio: But did she answer them right? >The hour ending. Paige: The bell ringing. Leile: The teacher talking. >"Will everyone put their pencils down. Times is up." The teacher said. Dio: Times is up, and Jones is on deck. >Everyone dropped their pencil on the table. Trey: Geez, only one table to go along with the one seat? Paige: And they spent the auxiliary budget on vodka for the teacher's lounge! Actually, this was good. >Eveyone was really relieved that the big test is final over. Dio: Except Sakura, who couldn't wait for the next one. >Ring, Ring, Ring. Trey: I'll get it. Darn telephone. >"Okay, students. It's time to go out for recess." The teacher said. Dio: You MUST go! Leile: Nothing like recess an hour after you get to school to refresh you mentally and physically. >"So, Sakura. Do you think you did good?" Madison asked. Paige: Oh, yeah. It was all fractions! >"Probably. I have faith in my self." Sakura smiled. Dio: Ah, yes, finally. The Wisdom of Sakura. Trey: We already had heard from the other two members of the Wisdom Triad, Madison and Li. Leile: And Sakura has now lent us her own words of wisdom. I feel better. Paige: Basically, we've learned that anyone can study for tests, that things can happen fast, and to have faith in ourselves. >"How'd you do?" Sakura asked to Li. > >"So-So. I don't think that was my best work. So, whatever." Li replied >with a shrug. Paige: Hey, that's my line! Dio: Good to see Li doesn't let poor performance on his big math tests upset him. >"How about you, Madison?" Sakura asked again. > >"I did my best. And that is all it's matters." Madison glanced down at her >shoes. Leile: Oh, your best. So, you sucked. Paige: Madison is trying out for a guest-starring role on a hokey children's show with lines like that. >Suddenly Madison just left. Trey: That's a bit strange. Leile: Does Madison need a reason? No, she's Madison. It's reason enough. Dio: I'm so upset about how crappy I did. I mean, we all can't be emotionless robots like Li. Paige: I, uh, just remembered an important dental appointment. >Did she went to the bath room or something. Sakura thought. Dio: I wonder what she's doing in the bathroom... Leile: Don't go there. >Suddenly, Sakura and Li was left on the swings by themselves. Paige: And the awkwardness begins. >"So...........Li." Sakura began. Leile: Whew, I remembered his name just in time. >"Yeah?" Li replied. > >"Do you think you're going to get a good mark?" Sakura asked. Dio:
  • I thought I already told you I did bad. Paige:
  • Must you rub it in? >"I don't know. I did my best. I guess." Li replied. Leile:
  • Or maybe I didn't. Who knows? >Sakura knew it was time to change the subject. Trey: Finally, they're going to get off that stupid test. Dio: That impotent little math test has dominated the story for the past several minutes. >"Do you think there are any Clow cards around?" Sakura asked. Paige:
  • Yeah, I'm carrying a couple with me. >"Nah, nothing unusual happened yet." Li made a dirt pile with his shoes. Leile: Ah, the important plot development of the dirt pile. Dio: I feel more in tune with the story for having found out what Li is doing. >"Well, if there are. Sure to inform me okay?" Sakura asked. > >"Fine." Li said. Trey:
  • I mean, you ARE the only one who can seal them away. >Li's P.O.V. Dio: Oh no, Li's instigated a hostile takeover of the P.O.V. Quick, call in the fanfic SWAT team! >Okay, that was probably the last time I am gonna be with her ALONE. Leile: Yeah, usually she has a rock star-like entourage and several groupies with her. >why didn't I tell her. It's just so simple saying those words. Paige: What words? Leile: Those words. Paige: Oh. Wait... >But, I don't think she likes me that way. Or does she. Dio: Li is a confused young boy. Trey: He can't make heads or tails of Sakura's feelings. >Just then, Meilin arrived looking straight at Sakura. Paige: Oh, crap. >"Uh, Hi, Meilin." Sakura said. Leile: What are you doing here, and when are you going to leave? Paige: Meilin really ruined that perfect moment the two of them had there. >Meilin walked past her without saying anything at all. Dio: Harsh! Trey: The nice Meilin of the beginning of the story has been killed by the nasty Meilin we all know and love. Leile: Her Prozac prescription expired yesterday. Watch out. >"Hey, Li. How'd you do on your test?" Meilin asked. Paige: Urggh... Dio: Who cares about that idiot test anymore? Leile: Are their lives so shallow they can only discuss a math test? >"I did okay. You?" Li asked. Trey:
  • As if I really care. >"I did great. I think I got a perfect score." Meilin was showing off. She >was glaring at Sakura as if she was saying. *Think you can beat that?* Paige: And Sakura is staring at Meilin as if she were saying, "Think I can beat you, preferably with a stout stick?" Dio: Ah, Meilin. Always the braggart, always the most crestfallen one report card time. >Ring. Ring. Ring. Leile: That sound of a telephone receiver means round one of recess is over. >"Well, I better get back to class." Sakura smiled gently and left. Paige: Showing great self-restraint by not using the 'Firey' to burn Meilin to a crisp. Leile: That's what I would have done. >"Hey, Madison. Where were you?" Sakura asked. Dio: We were kind of wondering that too. Paige: She better have a plausible excuse... Leile: My guess is...she won't. >"Uh, I saw this really great camera this kid was carrying." Madison said >quickly. Leile: I was right. Dio: What did Madison want to do, find out the make and model so she could comparison shop for it later? Paige: Actually, that is rather likely. >"Really. Did you get to try it?" Sakura asked. Trey: Since the use of one camera over another would be so drastic as to offer a completely different experience. >"Nope. He was really fussy about people touching it." Madison replied. Dio: Eww...cooties. Leile: Most likely. >Madison and Sakura hurried back to class. They will get to know their >scores for their big math test. Paige: Another cliffhanger ending. Trey: I'm restless with excitement to find out how the 'Cardcaptors' gang scored on their flaccid math test. Leile: Oh, please don't use 'flaccid'. >_____________________________________________________ >If you wanna know what happens next. Stay tooned. I hope you will any >ways. Dio: Even if you don't really want to know what happens next. >Oh, sorry about spelling and grammer. I am only 11 years old. So, don't >expect too much. Okay? Dio: To her credit, she did use the spell-check, which is something most fic authors twice her age won't do, for reasons unknown. Paige: Let's go. BASEMENT OF CAPTIVITY "That wasn't so bad," said Trey. "It told you humor would help us," gloated Paige as they entered the living room. Dr. Kivlington appeared on the screen, and he did not appear thrilled. "You didn't exactly react as I had hoped." "Oh, well, experiment over, time to go home," said Dio hopefully. "No, no, not quite yet," Dr. K said quickly. "For one thing, you didn't even finish the story. For another, I like a challenge. If you can't be rendered stupid by this fic, I'll find more." "Wonderful," muttered Leile. SUBURBAN HOUSE OF EVIL Dr. K cut the connection between himself and his test subjects. Frowning, he turned to Gregory. "What went wrong?" he moaned. "Well, Doctor, I do believe they are stronger than you thought. Perhaps you can wear them down slowly." "Yes, yes, that might work." Dr. K regained some of his enthusiasm. "Gregory!" "Yes, Doctor?" "Find me some more fanfics!" "Yes, Doctor." Dr. K gave an evil cackle. "I will defeat them. I will!" "I think it's time for bed, Doctor," muttered Gregory. "Oh, my, yes! It's nearly 8:00! But first, I must watch 'The Golden Girls'! That woman who plays Sophia always makes me feel funny, but in a good way. Thank goodness Lifetime still airs it!" Gregory shuddered. "And Rose always reminds me of myself," Dr. K said, a smile on his lips. Gregory suppressed another shudder. "I'm sure she does," he said, dragging Dr. K off to his sleeping quarters, a.k.a. the master bedroom. Credits Roll... >We will be having a very impotant math test today.